[Remote] Information Security Analyst-Firewall Admin

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avera Health is a healthcare organization seeking an Information Security Analyst-Firewall Admin to enhance their information technology security controls and risk mitigation strategies. The role involves evaluating IT controls, managing policy lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with regulations while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities Actively drives team participation in establishment, evaluation, and reporting on risks and controls in the IT and business environments Designs, performs, and evaluates the current testing of controls while maintaining and improving the process for evaluation of IT controls through a combination of automated testing and interviewing Assists in management of the IT policy lifecycle including development of IT policy standards and IT policy review processes Identify and review current risk areas for IT; analyze existing policies for gaps in coverage for these areas Perform internal self-assessments for management Monitor IT policies to ensure compliance with all aspects of federal, state, and local laws and regulations Collects information on control failures/unmitigated risks, and remediation results to build compliance reports for IT and business management Provides advisory services for IT controls to projects, teams, and audits by ensuring consistent control implementation through documented processes for identifying control requirements prior to their implementation into production IT environments Skills Strong networking background required Communication Network Controls The individual must be able to work the hours specified To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer Bachelor's in related area Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Network+ - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) 4-6 years Related experience in IT, project management, compliance or security areas Benefits PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Company Overview Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities. It was founded in 1897, and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https//www.avera.org/doctors/avera-medical-group/. Company H1B Sponsorship Avera Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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